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Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green

England

List entry 1002632

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England

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Overview

History & significance

Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green is a scheduled ancient monument comprising substantial remains of the Roman settlement of Isca Dumnoniorum dating to the first and second centuries AD. The site lies directly beneath Cathedral Green in Exeter city centre and preserves archaeological deposits including structural features and occupation layers from the period of Roman occupation. Exeter was established as a legionary fortress around AD 55 and subsequently developed as a civilian town, making it one of the principal Roman settlements in the south-west peninsula. The remains preserved at this location contribute significantly to understanding the urban character and development of Roman Isca during the Imperial period.

Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002632. View the official record →

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What is Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green?

Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green is a scheduled ancient monument comprising substantial remains of the Roman settlement of Isca Dumnoniorum dating to the first and second centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002632.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green?

Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002632.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street (0.6 km), Little John's Cross (2.3 km), Ide Bridge (2.6 km).

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Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Medieval bridge and part of a late medieval conduit under Holloway Street

St Loye's Chapel and cross, Rifford Road

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Linear round barrow cemetery at Castle Park, Alphington

3.4 km

Earthwork enclosure 220yds (200m) NE of Church Path Hill Plantation

3.9 km

Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage

4.2 km

Roman signal station 450m north of Marshall Farm

5 km

Domesday entry for Exeter, Devon →

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